Opportunity: NESTA Trustees (3 positions) - closing date 7 January 2011

NESTA is an independent body with a mission to make the UK more innovative. Three trustee positions are available, to contribute broadly to the Board and the strategic direction of NESTA. All Trustees are required to represent NESTA and play a representative role to a variety of audiences, though especially in the sphere of their particular specialism and expertise.

The specific duties of Trustees are to:

• Contribute to all aspects of Board business and strategic oversight;
• Actively engage with key stakeholders in fields which are relevant to the business of NESTA, acting in an ambassadorial capacity as appropriate;
• Provide specific sector expertise where the Trustee’s contacts and knowledge will be invaluable in supporting NESTA’s activities; and
• Participate in Board decision making on the innovation agenda, and design of new programmes and partnerships.

Three Trustee positions are available:

• NESTA Trustee & Member of the Public Services Lab Board
• NESTA Trustee & Chair of the Innovation & Economic Growth Committee
• NESTA Trustee & Member of the Investment Committee and the Innovation & Economic Growth Committee

The closing date for all applications is 7 January 2011.

Opportunity: NESTA Trustee, c/d 13 Feb 2009

NESTA, the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts, is a publicly-funded body responsible for fostering UK innovation.

They are seeking a Trustee with financial expertise who will also serve as Chair of the Finance & Audit Committee. Therole requires a commitment of 2.5 days per month for an appointment of four years, with an annual remuneration of £9000 plus travel.

See the Public Appointments website for full details of the role and application process. Closing date: 13 February 2009